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Unpacking the magic of the Jordan Boss Tone – an actual guitar plug-in that delivers Dan Auerbach-approved fuzz
It looks like an adaptor and it kind of is. But this cult fuzz box was a favorite of Norman Greenbaum and Spirit’s Randy California and was on more garage rock records than we’d care to imagine
“The most convincing acoustic tone from an acoustic electric that we’ve yet heard”: LR Baggs AEG-1 review
This cutting-edge electro from LR Baggs has a plywood body frame, torrefied spruce top, rosewood back and studio-quality electrics – and we can’t wait to plug it in…
Once Allan Holdsworth picked up a headless Steinberger, there was no turning back
Though he'd also later work with Carvin, Holdsworth remained a headless guitar devotee for the rest of his life, telling Guitar World in an interview just days before his death, “Once you play a headless guitar, you’ll never want to play a regular guitar again”
Best tremolo pedals 2025: Top pedal choices, from old-school vibe to chopped-up tones
The best tremolo pedals on the market right now, from the likes of TC Electronic, Electro-Harmonix, Boss, Strymon and JHS
"The Standard Stratocaster has all of the classic Strat sounds at its disposal. You’ll just have to work a bit more to uncover them": Fender Standard Stratocaster review
One of the most divisive releases in years from Fender has arrived
“This is a powerhouse of a stompbox that manages to keep things simple while offering endless inspiration”: Strymon EC-1 Single Head dTape Echo pedal review
Strymon brings its beloved dTape technology to a smaller format stomp creating one of its most inspiring delays to date
Rotosound’s ultra-rare fuzz pedal has been reissued – bringing Jimmy Page-approved fuzz magic to the masses
Page was pictured playing the ultra-rare OG pedal on several occasions in 1969 – and now the elusive Rotosound Fuzz has been reissued
Harley Benton seizes on the Polyphia-led nylon-string revival with a versatile acoustic-electric for under $300
The new model, which boasts a sleek look, an integrated piezo pickup system, and a “warm and resonant” tonal quality, is the latest addition to Harley Benton's budget-friendly acoustic line
"The amount of functionality stuffed into this mini pedal is, quite frankly, astounding": IK Multimedia Tonex One Joe Satriani review
IK Multimedia and Satch's partnership continues to blossom with the guitar icon lending his ear to create 20 presets preloaded into a limited edition pedal
The incredible untold story of the mystery Martin that was specially commissioned in 1973 – and went viral with John Mayer 50 years later
Mayer's viral performance with Sheryl Crow in 2023 sent the guitar world into a frenzy when he took to the stage wielding on unidentified small-bodied 12-string acoustic – now its astonishing history has finally come to light
